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Post-lung transplantation abdominopelvic complications: the role of multimodal imaging

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Lung transplantation (LT) is an established method for treating end-stage lung disease. Although most of the post-lung transplant imaging surveillance is focused on chronic lung allograft rejection, abdominopelvic complications have been reported in 7–62% of patients. The reported wide range of post-LT abdominopelvic complications is thought to be secondary to lack of current standardized definitions. These complications encompass a heterogeneous group of disorders including upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, inflammatory conditions of solid organs, lymphoproliferative disorders, and neoplasms; each with varying pathophysiology, timing, severity, and treatment. Clinical manifestations of these complications may overlap or be masked by immunosuppression; therefore, imaging plays a paramount role in the early management and treatment.

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Dako, F., Hota, P., Kahn, M. et al. Post-lung transplantation abdominopelvic complications: the role of multimodal imaging. Abdom Radiol 45, 1202–1213 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02229-3

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